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Book SynopsisParenting for the Digital Generationprovides a practical handbook for parents, grandparents, teachers, and counselors who want to understand both the opportunities and the threats that exist for the generation of digital natives who are more familiar with a smartphone than they are with a paper book. This book provides straightforward, jargon-free information regarding the online environment and the experience in which children and young adults engage both inside and outside the classroom.The digital environment creates many challenges, some of which are largely the same as parents faced before the Internet, but others which are entirely new. Many children struggle to connect, and they underperform in the absence of the social and emotional support of a healthy learning environment. Parents must also help their children navigate a complex and occasionally dangerous online world. This book provides a step-by-step guide for parents seeking to raiseTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction1. Creating a Healthy Digital Family2. Managing Online Engagement3. Information and Digital Literacy4. Online Education Fundamentals5. How to be an Engaged Parent in Online and Blended Education6. Equity and Equality for Online and Blended Education7. Beyond High School – the Professional Online Presence8. Copyright, Creativity, and the Teen Artist9. Mature and Explicit Content10. Cyberstalking and Online Harassment11. Radicalization12. The Dark Web13. My Child the Hacker14. Everyday Safety Online: Safe Shopping, Consumer Privacy, and Government’s Rights to Search15. Protecting against Identity Theft and Fraud: A Nontechnical Introduction to Cybersecurity for the FamilyConclusion: Building Balance Online and OfflineAppendicesList of AcronymsBibliographyAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisSheds light on the ability to hack AI and the technology industry's lack of effort to secure it.

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Book SynopsisA thorough update to a classic in the field of privacy and big data. We have a global privacy problem. The average person provides more information about themselves to more outsiders than any time in history. Corporations, governments and even our neighbors can know where we are at times, can quickly learn our preferences and priorities and see who we meet.The past decade has brought deep changes in the collection of our private information, the regulation of that collection, and in people’s sensitivity to loss of privacy. The nascent privacy-threatening technology trends of a decade ago have blossomed into relentless data-capturing systems that police and companies have come to rely on. To address the expansion of personal data capture, entire data regulatory regimes have arisen throughout the world, with new regulations added each year.People are more concerned, regulators are more aggressive, yet data collection continues to increase with consequences around the world. Social media use has fragmented in the past five years, spreading personal information over dozens of platforms. Even most of our new televisions have started collecting second-by-second information about our households recently, and some of those televisions can recognize the individuals watching and the devices they carry. Amazon just activated a new worldwide network using bandwidth from personal wifi of Echo devices and Ring security systems. The beat of new intrusions never seems to end.These data trends are relentless, and yet response to the pandemic accelerated them. Rapid development of “contactless everything” became the norm. Contact tracing apps became acceptable. QR codes for everything from menus to contact information were created quickly. Businesses are faced with hybrid in office and remote workforces. More people are dependent on online and mobile technologies for food, medicine, and even human connection. And each of these contacts can be captured somewhere and logged in a file for marketing or surveillance. People want to keep their lives private, but they don’t know how.The second edition of Privacy in the Age of Big Data addresses the significant advances in data-driven technology, their intrusion deeper in our lives, the limits on data collection newly required by governments in North America and Europe, and the new security challenges of world rife with ransomware and hacking. This thoroughly updated edition demonstrates personal privacy vulnerabilities and shows ways to live a safer, more private life. Other privacy books tend to focus deeply on the evils of large tech companies or more academic and technical concerns. But Privacy in the Age of Big Data, second edition, helps regular people understand the privacy threats and vulnerabilities in their daily lives and will provide solutions for maintaining better privacy while enjoying a modern life. Unlike other books, this one shows what you can do to make a difference to understand your current digital footprint and what you need to do to claw back your privacy and secure it in the future. While PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF BIG DATA will have cross-sectional appeal to many demographics, working adults 25-60 and CEOs and Boards of businesses are the primary demographic--young enough to know we need to do something to protect privacy and old enough to remember what happens when we haven’t in the past. With down-to-earth prose and examples pulled from daily life, the writing style will attract buyers of all education levels.

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Book SynopsisCyberspace has become the ultimate frontier and central issue of international conflict, geopolitical competition, and security. Emerging threats and technologies continuously challenge the prospect of an open, secure, and free cyberspace. Additionally, the rising influence of technology on society and culture increasingly pushes international diplomacy to establish responsible state behavior in cyberspace and internet governance toward fragmentation and polarization. In this context, novel normative practices and actors are emerging both inside and outside the conventional sites of international diplomacy and global governance. In Hybridity, Conflict, and the Global Politics of Cybersecurity, Fabio Cristiano and Bibi van den Berg explore the hybridity and conflict inherent to these recent processes of remodulation of the global politics of cybersecurity by analyzing emerging normative practices, threats and technologies, and actors. Through this comprehensive analysis, this edited volume ultimately sheds light on the problematic logic of emergence that informs the global politics of cybersecurity and delineates novel normative paths for cyberspace moving forward. Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsChapter 1: Hybridity and Conflict in Cyberspace: Rethinking the Emergent Character of International Cybersecurity by Fabio Cristiano & Bibi van den BergPart I: Emerging Normative PracticesChapter 2: The New Era of Internet Governance: Technical Fragmentation and Digital Sovereignty Entanglements by Roxana Radu & Giovanni De GregorioChapter 3: Is International Law Fading Away in State Practice on Cyber Operations? by François DelerueChapter 4: The Hybrid Role of the Big Tech Companies and the Impact of Courts on the Making of Cyber Norms by Jan Martin LemnitzerPart II: Emerging Threats and TechnologiesChapter 5: Disinformation Campaigns and Norms of Emergency Communication in Cyberspace by Taylor GrossmanChapter 6: Influence Operations in Cyberspace: How They Really Work by Peter Pijpers & Paul DucheineChapter 7: The Challenges Associated with AI’s Military Innovation: Examining Practitioner Perspectives in the United Kingdom by Amy ErtanPart III: Emerging ActorsChapter 8: The European Normative Venture for ‘Technological Sovereignty’ in Cyberspace by Cedric AmonChapter 9: Views From the Middle: Analysing the Positions of India, Indonesia, and South Africa on Cybersecurity at the UN OEWG by Irene Poetranto, Josh Gold, & Justin LauChapter 10: Will India Negotiate? The Politics of Multilateral Engagement for Fostering Responsible State Behaviour in Cyberspace by Arindrajit Basu & Karthik NachiappanChapter 11: The Hybrid Place: Civil Society in the Open-Ended Working Group by André Barrinha & Louise Marie HurelIndexAbout the Editors and Contributors

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Book SynopsisTeaches readers to identify and avoid deceit and misinformation online.We are commonly deceived by numbers in our everyday lives. From lotteries, product warranties, and weight loss fads to misleading headlines, numbers are used in manipulative ways to lure us into making decisions about our life. Data Duped will help you avoid common pitfalls and develop a sense of ‘data defense’ by learning what types of questions to ask and how to maintain a healthy level of curiosity and data skepticism. Data Duped gives readers a super power, or at least we hope so. Knowledge is power. With knowledge of how data can be manipulated, how it can influence our decisions and how it can deceive, readers will face data with a new empowered approach. This book purposefully raises more questions than answers and guides readers to seek the differences between the plausible and the ridiculous along a journey of informed critical thinking and data literacy. With historical parallels and both practical and relatable examples, readers will learn how to separate the ‘malarkey’ from the truth, become able to comfortably bring a little more data into their lives, and ultimately avoid being hoodwinked by misinformation.

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Book SynopsisWINNER: Independent Press Awards 2023 - Category: Computer Cybercrime is a sad, ever-developing reality of our digital lives. We are all in danger of falling victim to their tricks, which can lead to serious consequences for our business, our family and ourselves. This book aims to prepare you to defend yourself against the tactics cybercriminals use, and gives you advice on what you can do if you, or your business, falls victim to cybercrime. With a focus on cyber fraud and cyber extortion, this book explores cybercrime from attack methods to impact, with the use of real-world case studies alongside practical suggestions on preventative measures, warning signs of cybercrime and next steps if you find yourself a victim.Trade ReviewThis book is a must read for anyone wanting to protect their livelihood from cybercriminals. Not only does it explain the current threats to organisations who operate online, it also gives examples of relatable incidents and plenty of handy tips and techniques to help get you on the front foot. I particularly like the parallels drawn between historical frauds and online crime with the same techniques of trickery and deception used by modern day cybercriminals. -- Helen Williams CISMP, Information Security Communications and Awareness Consultant, BupaThe book’s clear examples and concise explanations give decision makers the knowledge and vocabulary needed to lead cyber risk discussions in their organizations. The author offers practical advice for executives to assess cyber risk and implement oversight. The content is up to date and suggests best practices for today’s challenging environment. Highly recommended! -- Laurie Fuller, Executive Coach and Business Advisor, Stanford Graduate School of BusinessTodd Wade does an excellent job of documenting the contemporary cybercrime threat, detailing common modus operandi and highlighting the role of human psychology. Todd correctly highlights the significance of social engineering and the absolute necessity for public and private bodies to focus on a COGSEC (cognitive security) approach to countering this pervasive societal threat. -- Jonathan Frost, Technical Director, Stop Scams UKI found Todd Wade’s book a fascinating read and learned many new things about a topic that I considered myself already familiar with. Todd uses a consistent structure for each chapter unpacking each scam using plenty of relatable examples. He also provides a useful historic perspective throughout. I found the ‘how are people impacted?’ sections particularly relevant for my work and although the content of BCS publications is often most relevant for professionals, much of the content of this book should be shared with family, friends, and colleagues. Despite the sophistication of some of the techniques used by attackers nowadays, Todd is optimistic for the future and offers hope; the more we become aware of how the attacks are orchestrated, the more we’ll recognize them before we become the victims. Read this book to avoid becoming one! -- Tim Clements FBCS CITP FIP CIPP/E CIPM CIPT, Purpose and Means, CopenhagenTodd Wade has captured the evolution of cybercrime from pre-internet days to the cyber world of today. The book is well researched and gives a true picture of the threats, vulnerabilities and cost of cybercrime. I would recommend this book both to business organisations and to citizens to counter the increasing and multifaceted cybercrime threats! -- Colonel John S Doody FBCS FCMI CITP ACISP MIOD, Director, Interlocutor Services LimitedTodd Wade's book offers readers a fascinating insight into the many different types of cybercrime and how internet users can protect themselves from becoming victims. The ubiquitous nature of cyber crime is fast expanding, with the power to disrupt and damage people's personal and professional life, particularly through the use of social engineering tactics by unscrupulous criminals. This book is a how-to manual outlining the best strategies to prevent yourself and your business from becoming a victim of cyber crime, written in a refreshingly straightforward and enjoyable style with extremely accurate advice. This highly recommended resource is a must have. -- DC Richard Gentile MSc BA(Hons), Cyber Protect Officer, Cyber Crime Unit, British Transport PoliceThe most accessible book I’ve read on cybercrime. Delivering a compelling blend of storytelling, scientific insight and no-nonsense guidance, this book appeals to a wide audience. Individuals will find it a colourful and easy-to-read guide to cybercrime – and how to protect themselves from it – while businesses will find valuable context to support cyber risk management initiatives. A thoroughly informative and enjoyable read. -- Simon Rycroft, CEO, Cyber Risk Management GroupPractical and timely, this book reminds the reader that cyber fraud is still fraud and cyber extortion is still extortion. The goal remains the same but with the internet the tool is now different. The majority of cyber-attacks are initiated via email and text message and we must be aware of the rapid growth in online threats. This book provides the tools necessary to become cyber-aware - reducing your chances of becoming a victim of cybercrime. -- Cavan Fabris JD LLM CIPM, Partner-Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Deloitte LegalIt is refreshing to find a book on cybercrime that isn’t filled with technical jargon. Todd Wade writes in a language suitable for anyone with an interest finding out more but also with detail for those with professional understanding. Practical advice is provided throughout to help individuals and businesses protect against this increasing problem. Overall a fascinating book, providing real life accounts of cybercrime throughout history and an insight to future threats. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a curiosity in cyber activity and also those with a fascination for felony. -- Liz Smith AMBCS, Compliance Manager, BCS, The Chartered Institute for ITTodd Wade does an excellent job of breaking down and discussing the most common cyber security threats to individuals and organisations. Throughout each chapter the reader is presented with a clear explanation of the what the threat is and measures that can implemented to protect against these types of attacks. This is all backed up with real-world examples that helps the reader to understand and relate to the issues being discussed. This book is a must read for everyone who values their online privacy and security. -- Cliff Martin BSc CISSP GCIH GICSP CISMP CIRM F, Head of Cyber Incident Response, GRCI Law LtdFull of fascinating insights into the murky world of cybercrime, Todd Wade provides an indispensable introduction to criminal practices in online fraud, theft and extortion. Clear and readable, this book should be an essential reference source for small businesses, educational organisations, and parents. The author's exposure of child targeting and exploitation in cybercrime demands particular attention and reminds us that children are particularly vulnerable online. -- Jim Wright, MD, Principle DefenceThis book is filled with surprising historical insights into the origins of cybercrime and with practical advice to avoid falling victim to it. A comprehensive, enjoyable, and accessible read for anyone looking to learn about cybercrime. -- Wassil Kacha, Head of Cybersecurity Services, EMEA, CitiThis book is very well researched and equips the reader to maximise protection of themselves and their organisations against cybercrime. The modus of operandi of the most common cybercrime attacks are exposed, along with the most effective responses for victims. This book has an easy-to-follow, non-technical format and is a must read for anyone who wants to avoid or minimise the most damaging consequences of cybercrime. -- Olu Odeniyi, Cybersecurity, Information Security and Digital Transformation Advisor, Thought Leader and SpeakerThis book provides an accessible route into the topic and will be a great help for people who are new to this area who need to get a speedy understanding of this critical business and social risk. When people join my team, this will be recommended reading as part of the learning and development process. For business managers, it is a fast route to understanding the risk landscape. -- Stewart Room, Global Cyber Security and Data Protection Leader, DWFFocusing on cyber fraud and extortion, Todd Wade skilfully picks apart the anatomy of these hugely impactful cybercrime themes in this book. The book highlights how the techniques used by malicious actors centuries ago are uncannily similar to those used today. We receive helpful walkthroughs of the different forms that an attack might take across real-life examples. We are also given a glimpse of what future form these cybercrime themes might take. Knowledge is crucial in cyber-defence and practical application of such knowledge is paramount to help you define your defence posture - this informative book acts as a great tool in any cyber-resilience toolbox for both novice and seasoned professionals alike. -- Ester Najjuma MBCS, Information Security Product Specialist, Account Executive, CybSafeCybercrime is a complex and often hidden crime with incidences rising as criminals take advantage of unwitting victims. Todd Wade’s book takes readers through the most common cybercrimes, covering topics such as cyber sextortion, identity theft and impersonation in an interesting and easy-to-read format. I was particularly shocked at how far-reaching the impact of identity theft can be, often as a fault of organisations who lack adequate data protection measures. Consequences can include stress, financial losses and a reduced credit score which can take years to rectify. This book details a host of preventative measure you can take to try and protect yourself and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to take steps to protect themselves and their family. -- Emma Young, Information Governance Manager, Royal Borough of Windsor and MaidenheadThis book is a highly practical go-to resource for anyone wanting to understand the picture of online crime in its entirety. It gives you a perfect overview of the key areas individuals and businesses should be aware of. The case studies and examples really help you grasp the concepts of some of the more complex subjects. Highly recommended. -- DI Grace Hulse, Head of Cyber & Innovation, North West Cyber Resilience CentreTable of Contents Introduction Impersonation Cyber Frauds Cyber Advance-fee Threats Cyber Investment Fraud Cyber Identity Theft Cyber Extortion Cyber Sextortion Conclusion

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Book Synopsis“The Domains of Identity” defines sixteen simple and comprehensive categories of interactions which cause personally identifiable information to be stored in databases. This research, which builds on the synthesis of over 900 academic articles, addresses the challenges of identity management that involve interactions of almost all people in almost all institutional/organizational contexts. Enumerating the sixteen domains and describing the characteristics of each domain clarifies which problems can arise and how they can be solved within each domain. Discussions of identity management are often confusing because they mix issues from multiple domains, or because they try unsuccessfully to apply solutions from one domain to problems in another. This book is an attempt to eliminate the confusion and enable clearer conversations about identity management problems and solutions.Trade Review“The Domains of Identity is the canonical work on the subject of personal identity in the digital world. Those serious about studying that subject need to start here.” —Doc Searls, Journalist“The Domains of Identity provides a valuable framework for thinking about a wide-ranging set of issues around digital identity such as representation and authentication of a person’s identity in digital systems, design and governance of identity access and management systems, identity fraud and identity theft risks, potential protection against identity-related risks, etc. The book is an essential read for business leaders, technologists, policy makers, citizens and students who are concerned with issues of digital identity.” —Hüseyin Tanriverdi, Associate Professor, Red McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Me and My Identity; 2. You and My Identity (Delegated Relationships); 3. Government Registration History to See the Future; 4. Government Transactions; 5. Civil Society Registration; 6. Civil Society Transactions; 7. Commercial Registration; 8. Commercial Transactions; 9. Government Surveillance; 10. Civil Society Surveillance; 11. Commercial Surveillance; 12. Employment Registration; 13. Employment Transactions; 14. Employment Surveillance; 15. Data Broker Industry; 16. Illicit Market; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

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Book Synopsis“The Domains of Identity” defines sixteen simple and comprehensive categories of interactions which cause personally identifiable information to be stored in databases. This research, which builds on the synthesis of over 900 academic articles, addresses the challenges of identity management that involve interactions of almost all people in almost all institutional/organizational contexts. Enumerating the sixteen domains and describing the characteristics of each domain clarifies which problems can arise and how they can be solved within each domain. Discussions of identity management are often confusing because they mix issues from multiple domains, or because they try unsuccessfully to apply solutions from one domain to problems in another. This book is an attempt to eliminate the confusion and enable clearer conversations about identity management problems and solutions.Trade Review“The Domains of Identity is the canonical work on the subject of personal identity in the digital world. Those serious about studying that subject need to start here.” —Doc Searls, Journalist“The Domains of Identity provides a valuable framework for thinking about a wide-ranging set of issues around digital identity such as representation and authentication of a person’s identity in digital systems, design and governance of identity access and management systems, identity fraud and identity theft risks, potential protection against identity-related risks, etc. The book is an essential read for business leaders, technologists, policy makers, citizens and students who are concerned with issues of digital identity.” —Hüseyin Tanriverdi, Associate Professor, Red McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Me and My Identity; 2. You and My Identity (Delegated Relationships); 3. Government Registration History to See the Future; 4. Government Transactions; 5. Civil Society Registration; 6. Civil Society Transactions; 7. Commercial Registration; 8. Commercial Transactions; 9. Government Surveillance; 10. Civil Society Surveillance; 11. Commercial Surveillance; 12. Employment Registration; 13. Employment Transactions; 14. Employment Surveillance; 15. Data Broker Industry; 16. Illicit Market; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisViolence and media are important issues in media theories and research. In the research conducted with the participation of 400 university students, the effects of the concepts of digital media literacy, cyber violence and emotional deafness (alexithymia) on the perception of individuals as justification violence are discussed as factors that cause individuals to perceive violence as legitimate through communication tools. It was determined that variables of being cyberbullying victim, being a cyberbully, digital media literacy and alexithymia (emotional deafness) were explanatory effects on the justification of cyber violence. It has come to the point that the use of digital media literacy and conscious internet using are important in order to prevent justification of cyber harassment.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONCHAPTER ONE1.DIGITAL MEDIA LITERACY2.RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEDIA AND VIOLENCE2.1.Social Media, Social Networks And Communication3.EFFECTS OF MEDIA ON INDIVIDUALS4.VIOLENCE4.1.Nature of Violence4.2.Media and Violence4.2.1.New Media and Violence5.CYBER-VIOLENCE6.JUSTIFICATION OF CYBER-HARASSMENT7.EMOTIONAL DEAFNESS (ALEXITIMIA) AND VIOLENCE AT MEDIA8.A RESEARCH ABOUT JUSTIFICATION OF CYBER-HARASSMENT AMONG TURKISH YOUTHS8.1.Aim and Scope of the Research8.2.Design of the Research8.3.Sample of Research and Data Collection Tools9.DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS9.1.Demographic Information:9.2.Social Media Usage Habits9.3.Inferential Statistics:10.RELATIONAL ANALYSIS:11.RESULTS:12.DISCUSSION:CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS

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